LEAP 2021

Saudi Arabia | ICT

Third Party Event

28 Nov 2021 - 30 Nov 2021

A landmark technology event of national importance is poised to galvanise public and private organisations in the region and beyond, drive social reform and female empowerment, as well as unlock the Kingdom’s boundless investment potential for seismic economic diversification.

Supported by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), LEAP will be a key factor in growing the IT sector. The event also aims to reform business opportunities and empower the funding of ideas and nurturing of tech startups – from Saudi Arabia to San Francisco, and everywhere in between.

This unique collaboration between the private sector and the government ensures that LEAP will without a doubt surpass your expectations of a tech event.

Visit www.onegiantleap.com to know more.
 

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